I loved all the info you put out. I wanted the same thing under my bed. Either a low boy or a 1970s tv and stereo cabinet. Its a great base for a bed plus storage! I will keep haunting the thrifts. Thanks for sharing.
Nikki the low boy or stereo cabinet is a great idea. I saw a video that a man used an vintage wood desk with the legs cut off. Now I have new things to be on the hunt for.
Hi Elizabeth 👋🏻. I love your van setup. My mama n sisters and one of my brothers live in Hamilton Alabama (North West area). 😊 Ut would be nice to meet you some day. Maybe at a future meetup 👍🏻
Absolutely love this van. Get so tired of seeing cheap plastic totes, duct tape, and Bungie cords. This is so homey and beautiful. Looks so pleasant and pretty, and makes you want to take a trip, Just like the old oak tables for the bed platform, you couldn't buy a sheet of plywood for what she paid for them. Craigslist free stuff always has something like that. Doesn't have to cost a lot to look good.Love that she took the time to care.
I agree. I love to thrift anyway, so why not take advantage of the saving money and making things easy. She can change things around if she feels so inclined as well. I just love it! We do have to keep in mind though that the wood is very heavy and those plastic totes can make a world of difference in gas mileage. I'm building out my own van as we speak with the heavy work being done by my carpenter husband. I'll be doing most of the traveling and I've got enough baskets and cloth totes to make it functional and homey. He's doing a great job and I'll just be adding the finishing touches. Hopefullly , we won't butt heads.
Quick and cheap insulation: blankets, sheets, quilts and tapestries! It's how we kept those drafty stone castles warm in England for hundreds of years and you can find them cheap just about anywhere. Just make sure to leave an air gap behind it and the difference is shocking ☺️ And bonus: they're the easiest walls to clean ever because you can just throw them in the laundry 😆
I've thought the same thing about insulation; Just use plenty of cotton tapestries and rugs and blankets. It will absorb condensation but then easily give up the moisture during the day because it's 100% cotton. And just do a number of layers, and don't do the thing that some people do where they build the inside of the van just like you would a house; first they frame it all in and then and wood and then some sort of finish... By that time you have taken up many inches of precious living space with a ton of wood and you still are going to need a heater to stay warm in there. In the '70s they put shag carpet on the walls and ceilings of their vans. Since most carpet is synthetic I'm not sure how that would work with condensation; It probably would be too good of a substrate for growing mold.
@@ButterflyTracksI absolutely loved the magnets idea. And just like you said.... And it was something I hadn't thought of.... You can hang up all kinds of blankets and tapestries and fabrics with modern strong magnets. It would be so cozy. And so changeable.
I love that she is setting it up and using it, even though it’s not “perfect”, to figure out what works and what doesn’t. Great job getting out there and on the road while the van is a work in progress.
Great job Elizabeth🥰 my new travel Buddy🚐 The antique pot lid lights , are my favorite! So ingenious. I just love them. And I’ve already been to harbor freight , to pick up my security lights. Your so creative .💕
No plastic! Loved her dishpan setup and the shabby chic dresser for a kitchen counter. I answered Elizabeth's chatting. The bed frame was creative. Nothing ordinary about Elizabeth's choices. Very special. Ty.
Love the comnent about someone trying to disturb the women who "have stuff" to protect themselves.🤣😅😂. Pity the person who messes with us!! I think it is the first "toilet" to have a real seat secured. EXCELLENT!! Love every video, rig, and woman being interviewed. Keep up the good work Jan.🤗. Videos are not only enjoyable but informative and encouraging. Safe travels too all😊🫶🙋♀️
You are so right about what happens when we sit too much. We go quickly. Turns out “move it or lose it” is actually good advice. 😂 I too have had to learn that doing what I can and going from there is a great thing after an injury. Getting past the anxiety/fear of “what will I look like/others think?” was such a big step and so freeing! Loved hearing your insights. Wishing you Happy trails and good health! (Nurse x20 years plus)
Yes! I feel so much better when I try to stay moving. I’m starting to realize that it doesn’t matter how I look as long as I’m out in nature and moving. ☺️
I am really loving these videos. Hearing different experiences and observing the ingenuity that goes into each one. Such a great learning experience. Love the commentary. Really loved her little toilet set up and her wall decor looks like a brides vision board. WOW!!! Thank you for sharing these.🥰
Hello Jan, such a nice lady. I agree with her. After working most of your life and retirement. Why should we just sitting around be adventurous enjoy your life while you still can. God knows how much we women work take of kids and everyone and everything around us and Never really do anything for ourselves We deserve to live our full lives getting out and meeting like minded people that share our same beliefs. Some day soon I’ll be joining these lovely ladies. 😄 Thx Jan for wonderful video. Take care and one day I’ll see you, Coco and Suzie down the road 🚐💨💨
Such a sweet build out! I love her attitude too. Tip: drill a number of holes in the flat wood sheet under a mattress to provide air flow to help prevent mold. Or you can buy a special designed mat from a boat store as that is what they use under mattresses in boats. Enjoy the journey.
@@ButterflyTracks this product might be helpful too “12 Pack Modular Interlocking Cushion 11.5" x 11.5" Mat Floor Tile Mats Drain Pool Patio Balcony Yard Pet Area Washer Pad(Blue)” and can be found on the online store which starts with an A. I found TH-cam deletes any mention to A store online. Hope that helps.
I love the beautiful home she has created. Full treasures that bring happy memories. I especially loved the enamel bowl for a sink. Great idea. Safe travels to you both💕
Love this video! Her van is so cozy and personal. I like how the van has all the metal still showing, so easy to add or change her decor also! :) Thanks for sharing!
Fabulous video! I hope I run into Elizabeth, along the road, for a hike. I hike with hiking poles, trekking poles, whatever we call them. I find them invaluable. The nordic trekking poles are wonderful because of the detachable glove like holder. No hand cramps. Her toliet is genus! I am sharing this video. Fabulous all the way around. Thank you both for sharing.
Hi Jan! Consider used metal file cabinets for your bed supports. You can also cook on them as a kitchen. Keep your stove and fuel in the metal drawers.
Talking about a base for a bed. I saw those short file cabinets. I thought 4 of them. 2 facing in the van and 2 facing out the back. And you get about 12 drawers to put your stuff in
Watching this episode. Elizabeth is voicing so many subjects that sound like me! I'd love to do just what she's doing (beginning to walk/hike, boondocking solo, indefinable wanderlust, self reliance, worried about "sitting-too-much", etc.).
I agree, just keep moving and pushing yourself every day. I know from experience with bad hips and knees and carrying extra pounds. You can get canes that fold out to a seat. Those are very handy to take a rest. Enjoy the journey!
I agree with Elizabeth about the desire to get out to have a little bit of adventure on her own and be out in nature and to prove to herself she can do it on her own. Like Elizabeth, I married young, at 18 and had a baby right away, so really never had a chance to have any adventures on my own as an adult. My husband, of now 50 years, and I started RVing in a 30 foot trailer in January 2019 and love it! I have become somewhat obsessed with women RVing on their own and with van life and watch women van life videos. I am living vicariously through women who travel and admire them for their courage and spontaneity and creativity. Keep up the great videos and enjoying freedom and adventure.
Thanknyou, Diane. I married young too and never lived alone a day until I got my first appartment at 62 years old. It's nice to know you actually can be self sufficient. 🙂
All these ladies seem like They would be fun to camp with. Im in Girl Camper and we camp in all 50 states. Nice tour. I agree that you go with your gut.
Another great video! And the advice on using a persons intuition is the first thing I teach my clients, women and men! If it doesn't feel right, it's not right! Happy travels my friend!
Great video. Helpful to hear discussion of topics I haven't heard in other nomad videos, e.g., what about my knees, handling anxiety, living with your own thoughts. Best of luck to this gracious lady and thank you Butterfly Tracks for making this encouraging video.
Your soooo lucky to have your dream come true and you are an inspiration to me and I love antiques you are my hero ladies hoping to join you soon. I'm giving away all this stuff and next year I hope all my dreams come true 👍
I most certainly will I've not felt this excited for along time, and planning makes me feel like a school girl again with my hopes restored. Blessings to you all. 🖖
Another great video Jan. Elizabeth ,your knees / legs will get stronger the more you move them. Our bodies love movement ! When I sit too much ,my body hurts ! So wishing to join you ladies in a meet up ! Blessings 💕 Merry Happy Christmas 🎄 ⭐ 💖
Thank you so much for sharing your van. I have a transit connect low roof. You have given great ideas. I wish you all the best in your new adventures. I also admire your independence and your love for yourself while having a supportive husband and family. I admire you.❤
I love this woman! And the awesome video. I want to do some hiking again. It’s been awhile. I can’t wait to hook up with you women like me and share our adventures and knowledge.
Hi Jan🖐️ Coming in late on comments -- but caught something you said might be a great idea for you! "Magnets are my friend" what if, like your solar box-- you bought a flat sheet of insulation (foam 1 side/reflector) and glued magnets to it to secure to ceiling-- this would help you alot!!!
Oh! That van is so unique! What a great job. Thank you for the tour. Life is an adventure, and there's no reason we can't look forward to take off and have one. I do, and this channel is so encouraging.
Jan I must thank you & all the ladies for great ideas. I'm living in a home shared by 3 of us women & one woman's grown son. So learning about ways to save space and gadgets to use in my room is great ! We share a big kitchen so that's great too. I'm thinking about buying a Jackery or similar to use in my room to heat water for tea ,keep phone charged or maybe even power a small fridge to not add electric costs to the house. Still plan to find my van & travel some too . Blessings 🎉 💕 🤗
I love your van. Its cute and homey.. speaking of being a big lady, I was watching Miriam Margolyes in a van in Australia. She is a big lady and she's 82, I think. Nothing holds her back. If you can figure out how to watch Almost Australian, I guarantee you will love it. I watched the first episode on my phone.
Absolutely love her little jackery😂 you can do so much with that tiny one when it gets cold just get an electric lap blanket the jackery will run that as well as small lights
I like your set up very much. I am a widow 75yo. I love to travel too. I travel by car. I load up and away I go. I don’t do much outdoor cooking. Most of my meals done a little single burner cooktop. Due to my age and health I try to stay near civilization I am cautious of going too remote. Last year I went from Calgary to Banff and all thru the mountains. One of my best trips to date.
Are you a member of the Tribe? We have a Facebook group for women only that is very supportive and full of information. We have women only meetups and caravans. I hope you can join us. 💙🦋💙 To keep us all safe, we like to see a little about you in your profile. There are also a couple of simple questions. 😊 Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp: facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
Thank you for sharing. I’ve camped forever. I’ve just bought my first van to go on my own. My anxiety is from not trusting the vehicle. I’m so afraid of being broken down. I trust myself but worry about the vehicle.
Hi Kathy. 👋 Think about this - you drive now, right? You could break down on the road near the town you live in. Either way, you'll need roadside service. 😊👍
We have a Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only. A safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups. Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙 facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
I started by just walking 10 mins a day then went up by 5 min increments. I am now doing a mile in the morning and a mile in the evening. I lost 27 pounds since January ( and yes dieting as well 😂). I am preparing myself for those hikes. Love your attitude my friend... keep it up.
I love this video. I too like to get out. When I’m at home I sit and read or watch tv way too much. When you are camping you are up and moving to accomplish any task. The outside environment motivates you to walk more whether it just to see the sights or meet and talk to others. Its just a more active lifestyle when you are out in nature.
We have a new Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only. A safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups. Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙 facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
She's so fortunate her husband supports her camping.
Must be a wonderful man.
Even young hikers use trekking poles. They’re a game changer. Go for it!
Only a vintage dealer...love, love, love it!
Thank you!
Is putting the little puck light in the top of the serving dish a GREAT idea or what? I'm stealing that idea!
She is awesome .. and very articulate.
Angels please watch over this lady.
Thank you, BriannaB. 😊
Thank you!
Thank you so much Jan. I really enjoyed meeting and talking with you. Sorry I talked sooo much!!! 🤗 I’m sure you had to do a lot of editing to do. 😂
Thank you so much, Elizabeth. The more you talk the better! That's what makes a great interview! 💙 🦋 💙
I loved all the info you put out. I wanted the same thing under my bed. Either a low boy or a 1970s tv and stereo cabinet. Its a great base for a bed plus storage! I will keep haunting the thrifts. Thanks for sharing.
@@nikkipage9132 Thanks, Nikki. 😊
Nikki the low boy or stereo cabinet is a great idea. I saw a video that a man used an vintage wood desk with the legs cut off. Now I have new things to be on the hunt for.
Hi Elizabeth 👋🏻. I love your van setup. My mama n sisters and one of my brothers live in Hamilton Alabama (North West area). 😊 Ut would be nice to meet you some day. Maybe at a future meetup 👍🏻
Absolutely love this van. Get so tired of seeing cheap plastic totes, duct tape, and Bungie cords. This is so homey and beautiful. Looks so pleasant and pretty, and makes you want to take a trip, Just like the old oak tables for the bed platform, you couldn't buy a sheet of plywood for what she paid for them. Craigslist free stuff always has something like that. Doesn't have to cost a lot to look good.Love that she took the time to care.
Thanks, Kaylynne. 😊 She put a lot of her family and her personality in it.
Thank you!
So is this furniture secured to the floor of the van. If not if you were in an accident this is going to fly and decapitate you
@@susansharp112 yes everything is bolted down. The loose items are put away when I’m traveling.
I agree. I love to thrift anyway, so why not take advantage of the saving money and making things easy. She can change things around if she feels so inclined as well. I just love it! We do have to keep in mind though that the wood is very heavy and those plastic totes can make a world of difference in gas mileage. I'm building out my own van as we speak with the heavy work being done by my carpenter husband. I'll be doing most of the traveling and I've got enough baskets and cloth totes to make it functional and homey. He's doing a great job and I'll just be adding the finishing touches. Hopefullly , we won't butt heads.
Quick and cheap insulation: blankets, sheets, quilts and tapestries! It's how we kept those drafty stone castles warm in England for hundreds of years and you can find them cheap just about anywhere. Just make sure to leave an air gap behind it and the difference is shocking ☺️ And bonus: they're the easiest walls to clean ever because you can just throw them in the laundry 😆
Thank you. Great suggestion and Elizabeth has metal walls to hang them with magnets. 👍
Love it! That is the reason in olden times (wealthy) people used 4 poster beds with heavy curtains to keep warm.
I've thought the same thing about insulation; Just use plenty of cotton tapestries and rugs and blankets. It will absorb condensation but then easily give up the moisture during the day because it's 100% cotton. And just do a number of layers, and don't do the thing that some people do where they build the inside of the van just like you would a house; first they frame it all in and then and wood and then some sort of finish... By that time you have taken up many inches of precious living space with a ton of wood and you still are going to need a heater to stay warm in there. In the '70s they put shag carpet on the walls and ceilings of their vans. Since most carpet is synthetic I'm not sure how that would work with condensation; It probably would be too good of a substrate for growing mold.
@@ButterflyTracksI absolutely loved the magnets idea. And just like you said.... And it was something I hadn't thought of.... You can hang up all kinds of blankets and tapestries and fabrics with modern strong magnets. It would be so cozy. And so changeable.
Tapestries were also used in Scotland. Linens were often in the dowries and were handmade treasures.
I love that she is setting it up and using it, even though it’s not “perfect”, to figure out what works and what doesn’t. Great job getting out there and on the road while the van is a work in progress.
Yes, it's actually the best way to see what you really need.
Great job Elizabeth🥰 my new travel Buddy🚐
The antique pot lid lights , are my favorite! So ingenious. I just love them. And I’ve already been to harbor freight , to pick up my security lights. Your so creative .💕
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Thank you Kim. Can’t wait to see your tour.
No plastic! Loved her dishpan setup and the shabby chic dresser for a kitchen counter.
I answered Elizabeth's chatting. The bed frame was creative. Nothing ordinary about Elizabeth's choices. Very special. Ty.
Thank you!
The antique lid/light hack is so clever! Thank you for all the ideas. Safe and happy travels!
Thanks, Gypsy Belle. 😊
Thank you!
Love the comnent about someone trying to disturb the women who "have stuff" to protect themselves.🤣😅😂. Pity the person who messes with us!! I think it is the first "toilet" to have a real seat secured. EXCELLENT!! Love every video, rig, and woman being interviewed. Keep up the good work Jan.🤗. Videos are not only enjoyable but informative and encouraging. Safe travels too all😊🫶🙋♀️
Thank you so much, Denise. 💙
Thank you!
You are so right about what happens when we sit too much. We go quickly. Turns out “move it or lose it” is actually good advice. 😂 I too have had to learn that doing what I can and going from there is a great thing after an injury. Getting past the anxiety/fear of “what will I look like/others think?” was such a big step and so freeing! Loved hearing your insights. Wishing you Happy trails and good health! (Nurse x20 years plus)
Thank you, Gypsy Belle. 😊 👍
Yes! I feel so much better when I try to stay moving. I’m starting to realize that it doesn’t matter how I look as long as I’m out in nature and moving. ☺️
Rock on!!!
I am really loving these videos. Hearing different experiences and observing the ingenuity that goes into each one. Such a great learning experience.
Love the commentary.
Really loved her little toilet set up and her wall decor looks like a brides vision board.
WOW!!! Thank you for sharing these.🥰
Glad you enjoy it! Thanks. 💙🦋💙
Hello Jan, such a nice lady. I agree with her. After working most of your life and retirement. Why should we just sitting around be adventurous enjoy your life while you still can. God knows how much we women work take of kids and everyone and everything around us and Never really do anything for ourselves We deserve to live our full lives getting out and meeting like minded people that share our same beliefs. Some day soon I’ll be joining these lovely ladies. 😄 Thx Jan for wonderful video. Take care and one day I’ll see you, Coco and Suzie down the road 🚐💨💨
Thank you, Sylvia. 😊 I hope we do get to meet. 💙
Such a sweet build out! I love her attitude too.
Tip: drill a number of holes in the flat wood sheet under a mattress to provide air flow to help prevent mold. Or you can buy a special designed mat from a boat store as that is what they use under mattresses in boats.
Enjoy the journey.
Thanks for the tip 👍
@@ButterflyTracks this product might be helpful too “12 Pack Modular Interlocking Cushion 11.5" x 11.5" Mat Floor Tile Mats Drain Pool Patio Balcony Yard Pet Area Washer Pad(Blue)” and can be found on the online store which starts with an A. I found TH-cam deletes any mention to A store online. Hope that helps.
You are a great example of living the dream🙏 keep hiking the journey continues. ☺️ Love the simplicity...Try it...🤶I'm 62 in Feb✅
Thank you, Christianne. 😊
I love the beautiful home she has created. Full treasures that bring happy memories. I especially loved the enamel bowl for a sink. Great idea. Safe travels to you both💕
Thanks, Debra. 😊
Thank you!
I agree with her, adventure is wonderful. Loved all her trinkets and stories behind them. Another great van tour!
Thank.you, Maribeth. 😊
What a delightful lady, thank you for sharing her journey.
Thanks for watching. 😊
Such a brilliant lady! Great No-build! Loving it. Kudos. 💕
😊
Thank you!
Love this video! Her van is so cozy and personal. I like how the van has all the metal still showing, so easy to add or change her decor also! :) Thanks for sharing!
Yes, and here's another small cargo van with all metal: th-cam.com/video/qS-YqpKb7Zw/w-d-xo.html
This was a wonderful video! Love her and her van! So much like me. Love all her "stuff" and where she has gotten everything. Good job!
Nice! I love when people incorporate regular furniture in their builds, especially vintage furniture.
So comfortable and homey. 🦋
Yes
Elizabeth I really enjoyed hang with you at the meet up. Love how your personality shines in your van. Safe travels.
Thank you and I so enjoyed hanging out!!
Her van is like a cozy cottage...love it!❤
Looks like an Alabama country farmhouse. I love it. Love the style and the colors.
I just love the creativity of this van. You have some great ideas, like baby socks around the spice jars and the serving lid light.
Fabulous video! I hope I run into Elizabeth, along the road, for a hike. I hike with hiking poles, trekking poles, whatever we call them. I find them invaluable. The nordic trekking poles are wonderful because of the detachable glove like holder. No hand cramps. Her toliet is genus! I am sharing this video. Fabulous all the way around. Thank you both for sharing.
Thank you so much, Joanne. 😊
Great interview. I enjoyed the fact that she included so many vintage items.
Hi Jan! Consider used metal file cabinets for your bed supports. You can also cook on them as a kitchen. Keep your stove and fuel in the metal drawers.
Thanks, Nancy. 😊 Nice idea.
I’m definitely going to look into them.
I love that idea
I so enjoyed her van tour! So creative and so much wisdom. Thank you!
😊👍
Thank you and I’m not so sure about the wisdom part. 😀
Talking about a base for a bed. I saw those short file cabinets. I thought 4 of them. 2 facing in the van and 2 facing out the back. And you get about 12 drawers to put your stuff in
Such a good idea!!!
A good video. Nice , easy going lady. Very friendly. Thanks.
Watching this episode. Elizabeth is voicing so many subjects that sound like me! I'd love to do just what she's doing (beginning to walk/hike, boondocking solo, indefinable wanderlust, self reliance, worried about "sitting-too-much", etc.).
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I agree, just keep moving and pushing yourself every day. I know from experience with bad hips and knees and carrying extra pounds. You can get canes that fold out to a seat. Those are very handy to take a rest. Enjoy the journey!
Very enjoyable and interesting tour. Love the optimism and great mental health tips too.
Thank you, Margaret. 😊
I agree with Elizabeth about the desire to get out to have a little bit of adventure on her own and be out in nature and to prove to herself she can do it on her own. Like Elizabeth, I married young, at 18 and had a baby right away, so really never had a chance to have any adventures on my own as an adult. My husband, of now 50 years, and I started RVing in a 30 foot trailer in January 2019 and love it! I have become somewhat obsessed with women RVing on their own and with van life and watch women van life videos. I am living vicariously through women who travel and admire them for their courage and spontaneity and creativity. Keep up the great videos and enjoying freedom and adventure.
Thanknyou, Diane. I married young too and never lived alone a day until I got my first appartment at 62 years old. It's nice to know you actually can be self sufficient. 🙂
Wonderful. What a lovely lady and a very cozy looking home on wheels.
Love your No build build. Very creative!!!🥰🥰
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I love seeing no build builds😊.
Me too. 🙂
I love van tours❤
What a delightful person! She's adorable. Thank you so much for inspiring me to be brave and pursue more adventures (with care)!
Thank you, Moon Child. 🙂
All these ladies seem like They would be fun to camp with. Im in Girl Camper and we camp in all 50 states. Nice tour. I agree that you go with your gut.
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I think she's great. Love the bed idea and the lid light.
Another great video! And the advice on using a persons intuition is the first thing I teach my clients, women and men! If it doesn't feel right, it's not right! Happy travels my friend!
Thanks, GMB.
Great video. Helpful to hear discussion of topics I haven't heard in other nomad videos, e.g., what about my knees, handling anxiety, living with your own thoughts. Best of luck to this gracious lady and thank you Butterfly Tracks for making this encouraging video.
Thank you, Alex. 😊
Safe Driving Elizabeth, it was so great camping and meeting you. Cheers.
So many great ideas. Love the light/magnet/metal lid, baby socks on the spice jars, sink set up, and more.
Love her van and all her little keepsakes.
Yes, cute and cozy. 🙂👍
Your soooo lucky to have your dream come true and you are an inspiration to me and I love antiques you are my hero ladies hoping to join you soon. I'm giving away all this stuff and next year I hope all my dreams come true 👍
Let us know when you take off! 💙
I most certainly will I've not felt this excited for along time, and planning makes me feel like a school girl again with my hopes restored. Blessings to you all. 🖖
That was so encouraging ... thankyou Elizabeth for the tour and Jan for sharing it!
👍What a neat lady, with a bubbly personality, and creative ideas! 🙋♀️🍀
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Great video Jan. Elizabeth is a nice lady. I loved her van setup.
Thank you, Crystal. 😊
Thank you!
Another great video Jan.
Elizabeth ,your knees / legs will get stronger the more you move them. Our bodies love movement ! When I sit too much ,my body hurts ! So wishing to join you ladies in a meet up ! Blessings 💕 Merry Happy Christmas 🎄 ⭐ 💖
Merry Christmas, Carol. 🎄
Love the van tour. Thank you both!
I love the end tables for a bed base. Great idea!
What a cozy and warm van. Thank you fir sharing. I liked your decor. It spoke of what was special to you. Excellent. Enjoy the journey.
Thank you, Travel Dreamer46. 😊
Thank you!
I love this so much. You just trust your gut. Exactly.
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Love your van, and especially the way you decorated it! That’s the way my house is. Lots of vintage! ❤️
Sounds nice! 😊
Thank you so much for sharing your van. I have a transit connect low roof. You have given great ideas. I wish you all the best in your new adventures. I also admire your independence and your love for yourself while having a supportive husband and family. I admire you.❤
I love this woman! And the awesome video. I want to do some hiking again. It’s been awhile. I can’t wait to hook up with you women like me and share our adventures and knowledge.
Definitely!!
So cool! Thanks for sharing!❤🙏Jane
Wasn't it homey and comfortable. 😊👍
This was so wonderful and relatable!
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🥰Loved this tour and very interesting and encouraging. Happy travels to you both!
Thank you, Lynne. 😊
This is so cute! Will love to see it when she makes things more permanent!
This woman is so inspiring and just so cute
Loved this interview and tour.
Love your van! You’re doing great!
LOVE the lid lights!!!!!...goong to make those!!!❤
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Great van Elizabeth did a great job and I like her van. Jan have a nice Holiday and be safe out there. You guys are having a great time out there.
Thank you, Maria. 😊 Happy Holidays to you too. 🎄
Jan is a beautiful lady no matter her size. Have fun on your adventures
Thanks. 😊
I hope we get together again soon! Love your talents in this no build beauty!
And love the enamal bowl!!!...
Hi from Connecticut...enjoy your life. Stay safe.
Very pretty cozy my dad was a police man for 20 years ya to your husband it's a tuff job enjoy and be safe lovely home ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hi Jan🖐️
Coming in late on comments -- but caught something you said might be a great idea for you! "Magnets are my friend" what if, like your solar box-- you bought a flat sheet of insulation (foam 1 side/reflector) and glued magnets to it to secure to ceiling-- this would help you alot!!!
Thanks for the tip! 👍
Oh! That van is so unique! What a great job. Thank you for the tour. Life is an adventure, and there's no reason we can't look forward to take off and have one. I do, and this channel is so encouraging.
Thank you, April. 😊
Thank you!
Love the wreath!
Amazing van tour😊. Very like minded. Hope to make one of your meetups in the future. In western ny
Thanks R Lee. 😊
Trecking poles are what they are called. Good luck ladies on your adventures.
Wow I love it
You thought of everything it's awesome to know that you are nearby in Florida I'm around the Pensacola area hope to meet up one day
Really nice!
Thank you!
I'm so glad you're reading the comments. They love you! 💙
Jan I must thank you & all the ladies for great ideas. I'm living in a home shared by 3 of us women & one woman's grown son. So learning about ways to save space and gadgets to use in my room is great ! We share a big kitchen so that's great too. I'm thinking about buying a Jackery or similar to use in my room to heat water for tea ,keep phone charged or maybe even power a small fridge to not add electric costs to the house. Still plan to find my van & travel some too . Blessings 🎉 💕 🤗
Thanks, Carol. 😊 Sounds like you have a pretty good arrangement.
Hello from Puerto Rico 💜. Beautiful no build van. Sweet fun lady.😘😘😘
Hello Puerto Rico and Jessica. 😊👍
Beautiful van
Thank you for sharing!
😊👍
I love your van. Its cute and homey.. speaking of being a big lady, I was watching Miriam Margolyes in a van in Australia. She is a big lady and she's 82, I think. Nothing holds her back. If you can figure out how to watch Almost Australian, I guarantee you will love it. I watched the first episode on my phone.
I'll have to look her up. Thanks Van-Na. 😊
Thank you and I’ll try to find Miriam.
Absolutely love her little jackery😂 you can do so much with that tiny one when it gets cold just get an electric lap blanket the jackery will run that as well as small lights
Love it
Thanks, Darlene. 😊
Thank you!
I like your set up very much. I am a widow 75yo. I love to travel too. I travel by car. I load up and away I go. I don’t do much outdoor cooking. Most of my meals done a little single burner cooktop. Due to my age and health I try to stay near civilization I am cautious of going too remote. Last year I went from Calgary to Banff and all thru the mountains. One of my best trips to date.
Are you a member of the Tribe? We have a Facebook group for women only that is very supportive and full of information. We have women only meetups and caravans. I hope you can join us. 💙🦋💙
To keep us all safe, we like to see a little about you in your profile. There are also a couple of simple questions. 😊
Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp:
facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
Thank you for sharing. I’ve camped forever. I’ve just bought my first van to go on my own. My anxiety is from not trusting the vehicle.
I’m so afraid of being broken down.
I trust myself but worry about the vehicle.
Hi Kathy. 👋 Think about this - you drive now, right? You could break down on the road near the town you live in. Either way, you'll need roadside service. 😊👍
Maybe you could start by camping with friends in a campground close to home!
What a sweet lady, she seems like such a sweet soul, I hope I get yo meet her one day at one of the meet up once I get my vehicle ready.
We have a Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only. A safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups.
Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙
facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
I just joined❤️❤️❤️
I started by just walking 10 mins a day then went up by 5 min increments. I am now doing a mile in the morning and a mile in the evening. I lost 27 pounds since January ( and yes dieting as well 😂). I am preparing myself for those hikes. Love your attitude my friend... keep it up.
You are doing great! 💙🦋💙
Hi Jan, I love the toilet setup, very simple yet very effective. I have been away from wifi the reason for not been on youtube for a while.
Hi Heidi. 👋 Yes, a very practice and sturdy toilet. Glad you're back.
I love this video. I too like to get out. When I’m at home I sit and read or watch tv way too much. When you are camping you are up and moving to accomplish any task. The outside environment motivates you to walk more whether it just to see the sights or meet and talk to others. Its just a more active lifestyle when you are out in nature.
So true! 😊
How can I be a part of these meet ups? I sub. to Dani & Travel Grandma as well. I would love to meet you ladies. Thank you, Iris
We have a new Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only. A safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups.
Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙
facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
I gave it my best shot 😂🤣 I am sooo technically challenged!!
Hi Iris 👋🏻 😊
@@Crystalandlagreenga Hey Crystal 🤗
Nice to meet you.